The Twister Commercial Leaf Trimmer Blog

New Images Coming Soon

// February 12th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

Here’s an image from our latest photo shoot. Coming soon to an Internet near you:

Video on Cleaning the Blades

// December 17th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

This video demonstrates how to quickly clean the blades on a Twister CT110 leaf trimmer. Many users do not have access to a pressure washer, so this shows the minimum cleaning requirements to ensure quality output in the fastest time. Always make sure the power cord is unplugged before cleaning.

How Much Material can the Twister Leaf Trimmer Process in an Hour?

// December 2nd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

The Twister is the fastest leaf trimmer on the market, so how many pounds per hour can it pump out?  While on the surface this seems like a pretty straightforward question (and I’ll answer it, I promise), there’s actually a number of variables involved which doesn’t make it so easy to answer.

First, there is the material being processed: As you know, the Twister processes various types of plant material, each with differing characteristics.  Some materials have very stiff and crisp leaves, while others have leaf that is softer and more malleable.  Typically, the softer and more flexible the leaf, the faster the material can be fed through the Twister.

Some material is also stickier than others; and the stickier the material, the more likely there will be buildup, which means you may have to pause more frequently to remove excess buildup.

Then you have the machine operators themselves: Are they bucking fast enough to ensure that the person feeding the machine never runs out of material?  Is the person feeding the machine doing so constantly, or is he/she pausing every 15 minutes for a break?  Not keeping the machine constantly full is the number one reason why people experience suboptimal performance.

And finally, there is the delicate balance between performance and quality.  There is a certain amount of time that the material needs to spend in the tumbler in order to ensure a perfect cut (This time will vary slightly depending on the characteristics of the material, as noted above).  The faster one crams material through one end of the Twister, the faster it’s pushed out the other.  So if you’re looking for that close, uniform cut, then you’re going to have to settle on a speed of feeding the material that’s right for you.  If quality is of less importance to you, then you might get away with feeding the material through faster.

Ok, as promised… Considering the above factors, an average speed at which one Twister leaf trimming machine can process material is 5-10 dry pounds per hour (Note: the material is fed through the machine wet/freshly harvested.  The amount of wet material that can pass through the Twister in an hour is equivalent to 5-10 dry pounds).

It’s worth noting that a unique feature of the Twister is that its been specially designed to allow two Twisters to be placed back to back (More on the benefits of this feature in an upcoming post).  By doing this, both speed and quality are enhanced even further.

Any way you look at it, the Twister is the fastest trimmer on the market.  Which begs the question: It’s fast, but how’s the quality of the finished product?

In short, amazing – but I’ll save why that is for an upcoming post, as well.

Trim Scene Solutions Screening New Twister Video in Humboldt

// November 13th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Uncategorized

Our good friend Joey, at Trim Scene Solutions, will be screening his new Twister video at the Humboldt Festival this weekend.  Joey tells us that the video will show local Twister users in action and that he will be giving away DVD’s as well.  If you’re in Humboldt and you want more information about the Festival or the Twister, contact Joey at Trim Scene:

Phone: (707) 923-9319

Email: info@trimescene.com

“Do I HAVE TO pressure-wash my Twister?”

// November 11th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

One of the great things that differentiates the Twister leaf trimmer from the competition is that it is fully pressure-washable.  This means that, after a long, hard day on the job, you can simply fire up the pressure-washer and have at it.

While this is a great benefit, the truth is that not everyone owns or has access to a pressure-washer.  So are those people forever doomed to dirty machines?  Of course not!  There’s *another* great thing about the Twister: it strips down so fast and easy that it makes cleaning by hand a breeze.

At the end of use, all machine parts that do not come into contact with plant material can be easily wiped down and cleaned with WD-40.  All parts that do come into contact with plant material can be cleaned with non-stick cooking spray.  The shrouds, for example, can be removed and then soaked in WD-40 until the material becomes loose, while the roller can be soaked in non-stick cooking spray and then allowed to run against the tumbler for awhile.

A full guide to cleaning and maintaining the Twister is included in the Owners Manual that ships with every machine.  But the point here is this: While pressure-washing may be handy for some, it is in no way necessary in order to keep your Twister leaf trimmer clean, healthy, and happy.

New Dealer: Fat Eddies in Surrey, BC

// November 11th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // The Twister

Fat Eddies Systems now stocks our Twister leaf trimming machine.  If you’re in the area and you’ve been dying to get up close and personal with the Twister, stop by Fat Eddies!

For a list of all Twister dealers, visit thetwistermachine.com/wheretobuy

Colorado is on the map!

// October 29th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

Greeley Nutrients, operated by Jeremy and Jason, is the first store in Colorado to carry the Twister leaf trimmer.  Congratulations, guys!  There’s been a flurry of activity in Colorado as of late, and we expect that this will only increase.  So we’re glad to have Greeley Nutrients on board as a partner, and we encourage anyone in Colorado who’s looking for a Twister to give Jeremy or Jason a call!

Greeley Nutrients
700 11th Street, Unit 101
Phone: 970-673-8302
Fax: 970-673-8315
Email: greeleynutrients@gmail.com
Web: www.greeleynutrients.com

For a list of all Twister dealers, visit thetwistermachine.com/wheretobuy

Welcome, Green Tea!

// October 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

A quick welcome to Green Tea, our newest dealer out of Chatsworth, California. If you’re in the area and looking for a leaf trimmer, we recommend you visit Steve at Green Tea!  Here’s the address:

9950 Canoga Ave, Ste. A-2
Chatsworth, California
91311 United States
Phone: 818-626-9779
Fax: 818-678-9932

We’re always looking to partner with hard-working, customer-focused retailers like Green Tea, so if you think you might be interested in become a Twister dealer, feel free to contact us.

The Twister Trimmer in Production

// October 9th, 2009 // No Comments » // Misc, The Twister

A couple images we snapped of the Twister leaf trimmer in production.  Thought I’d share them.

For more images, visit The Twister Image Gallery.

New Video: Blade Adjustment… And hops!

// September 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // The Twister

Here’s a couple videos we wanted to share (more are on the way, I think…).  Both have been uploaded to our YouTube account and are in the video section of our website.  The first shows how easy it is to adjust the Twister’s blades:

The proper adjustment procedure for the Twister plant trimmer comes in the manual and should be followed closely.  Once you become one with your machine, adjustments like the one shown in the video become possible.  You should never turn the clickers unless you are familiar with the adjustment procedure.  Each click on the Twister adjustment clickers correspond to .0007inch (.018mm) bed knife movement.   This allows for very simple and fast adjustment should the blades begin to wear.  This also ensures the cutting edge of the blades stay clean and sharp.

The second video shows the Twister in action.  As you know, the Twister is capable of processing various plants and herbs.  In this demonstration, the Twister is processing freshly cut hop vines, separating hops from their leaf and stem.